South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet was created by cardiologist Dr Arthur Agatston based at Mount Sinai Hospital in South Florida. The diet was originally developed for overweight heart patients. The patients experienced excellent results, not only in their general health but also lost weight.

Three Phases of South Beach DietThe South Beach Diet begins with a somewhat restricted two-week induction phase generally producing weight loss of 8 to 13 pounds. During this phase most carbohydrates (such as rice, pasta, and breads) are avoided. There are three meals a day and snacks. The food that are allowed are meats, shellfish, chicken, turkey, and fish along with nuts, cheese (fat-free), eggs, salads, and vegetables.

There are two subsequent phases that include specific meal plans and recipes. The second phase reintroduces some of the foods avoided in Phase 1 – but only sparingly. In this phase

Benefits of South Beach Diet– The south Beach Diet is nutritionally sound diet.– The south Beach Diet is expensive

Drawbacks of South Beach Diet– The South Beach Diet is a low cab diet during the first 14-day phase

Review of South Beach DietThe principles of eating in balance, little-and-often, low-GI carbs are all included in the South Beach. Despite some feeling that the diet is a fad, and has had a major positive impact on the eating habits of millions..

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